I'm Probably Going to Hell for Saying This, Vol. 1

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Scooter Stereo Tue, Dec 26, 2006 at 11:11 AM EST

I don't understand the big deal. After "halloween" there were what seemed to be dozens of lame-o immitators that featured psychos in Santa suits killing people, there didn't seem to be protests then.

Second, Jesus' birthday wasn't in December. X-mas was moved to Dec. 25th to be near the PAGAN solstice celebration. So while we celebrate X mas in December, it's not like the movie came out on Jesus's actual birthday.

Now, I'd also like to ask what is more of an insult to the memory of Jesus. That we moved such a holy day to coincide with pagans and spend said day worshipping consumerism n the allmighty dollar under a false idol created by the Coca Cola company (Santa Claus), or that some company decided to release a movie on Christmas that most decent Christians won't see anyway?

dma69 Tue, Dec 26, 2006 at 10:43 AM EST

I remember when I was in Catholic high school and another Christmas themed horror movie came out that the Christian groups had a bug up their a$$e$ over: SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT. People went to see it anyway, I believe there was a sequel or two after that. I saw it on TV, didn't see what the fuss was about. It just seemed like a stupid horror film (I don't get scared that easily).

That being said, BLACK XMAS seems like another one of those films, only remade from a cult classic and dumbed down for today's audiences.

These Christian groups need to get a life. It's just a movie! Not everyone wants to see IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE for the gazillionth time. Me, I'll stick to BAD SANTA.

Jim S Tue, Dec 26, 2006 at 08:26 AM EST

I think the funniest thing about this whole "controversy" is the original "Black Christmas" was directed by Bob Clark....the same Bob Clark that directed "A Christmas Story."

And isn't Jennifer Geroux part of the cabal against the movie? This pathetic publicity hound was on "Scarborough County" every freaking night during the "Passion of the Christ" controversy.

Charles Tue, Dec 26, 2006 at 07:24 AM EST

The real problem, with all this misinformation is the ignorance of the people like Mr. jensen, who passes himself off as some kind of journalist and the ignorant people who read his comments and think they speak for anyone of expertise. The majority of Christians are interested in saving souls for Christ and could care less about some unimportant trivial movie. If you have to let us know you're a Christian, without your words or actions saying so, then go back and read Romans. It's in the Bible, in case you forgot. Second, the real story is the "Operation Just say Merry Christmas" folks own a bookstore in Miami and they appear to be interested to just make a profit, and that's the real problem with the season. Contact them Jeff, and ask them what the Christian view point is on selling trinkets made in China at inflated prices by people making wages that would have embarrssed Ebenezer Scooge. That's the real story, not some B horror movie. Would suggest as a "Christian" that you go outside an witness to some sinners and spend less time on the computer. God Bless and Merry Christmas.

Jordan Gray Mon, Dec 25, 2006 at 06:19 PM EST

amen

Carly Mon, Dec 25, 2006 at 01:14 AM EST

I wonder if religous protestors realize they are giving this movie free publicity? It seems counter-active for their cause.

jack Sun, Dec 24, 2006 at 03:14 PM EST

-"As a Christian myself"....I find this repulsive beyond words and am known to have a totally wired sense of humor so that isn't the problem. There is a time and place for everything and THIS IS OUT OF PLACE. Kapisch?!-

Sorry, I don't "kapisch", but the good news for you is that there won't be roving bands of horror fans forcing you to see this movie at gun point, so stop acting like an a--hole. I truly hate people like you, you really are a bad person. If you don't want to see it, then don't, but don't try to tell everyone else when the right time is to enjoy the entertainment they wish to watch.

I just can't say it enough, I HATE PEOPLE LIKE YOU, it's none of you f--king business what other people watch, or when they watch it, get that through your thick skull.

Chris Sun, Dec 24, 2006 at 11:17 AM EST

my thought is this: if you don't like the movie, don't go see it! I didn't go see "the passion" because I didn't want to, but I also didn't try and push my beliefs on other people. I can't wait to see "Black Christmas", and I just wish that the religious sect would just worry about themselves.

kristen Sun, Dec 24, 2006 at 10:06 AM EST

When do the protesting think a horror movie about Christmas SHOULD be released? July? Honestly, it is just a movie. Everything offends someone these days.

James Derek Dwyer Sat, Dec 23, 2006 at 09:01 PM EST

religion and hollywood only have one thing in common. They are both boring as hell...

skbnwinters Sat, Dec 23, 2006 at 02:24 PM EST

"Some homicidal Ho! Ho! Ho! during the most wonderful time of the year -- well, that's just funny."--Have you LOST YOUR MIND?

"As a Christian myself"....I find this repulsive beyond words and am known to have a totally wired sense of humor so that isn't the problem. There is a time and place for everything and THIS IS OUT OF PLACE. Kapisch?!

jack Sat, Dec 23, 2006 at 02:03 PM EST

They complain about this, but they didn't utter a peep when Mel Gibson released his horror movie graphicly depicting Jesus being tortured for Easter. They even begged everybody to see it, I doubt this silly flick even has as much gore and depravity that The Passion had. I'm a Christian, and I had absolutely no desire to watch my savior be tortured for two hours, but a lot of the loony wing of Christianity seemed to get off on it, those people need help.

Isn't that Easter - Take 2 Sat, Dec 23, 2006 at 12:08 PM EST

Not sure why it posted twice in the same entry but here is the post just once (with proper spelling)

I second what EPro said. As a devout Christian I can assure you that Easter is the holiest day on our calendar, not Christmas.

Christmas was placed in December to help convert Romans who were celebrating Saturnalia. We don't know for sure when Jesus was actually born but many astronomers and religious scholars believe it was in the spring around March or April. They reached this conclusion from secular and religious accounts of astronomical phenomena and historical accounts of tax collections and sheep grazing patterns (kind of cool that some poor shepherd’s day planner was used some 2000 years after the fact to help pin point the birth of Jesus.)

Anyhow - as for the scary movie so what? Let people use their free will to decide how and what they'll do this season. Most have turned their backs on the true meaning of Christmas and instead partake in the Madison Avenue created cash cow (aka the idolic golden calf). But that's just my ever so loving humble opinion.

Have a Merry Merry and a Happy Happy y'all!

Isn't That Easter? Sat, Dec 23, 2006 at 12:07 PM EST

I second what EPro said. As a devout Christian I can assure you that Easter is the holiest day on our calendar, not Christmas.
I second what EPro said. As a devout Christian I can assure you that Easter is the holiest day on our calendar, not Christmas.

Christmas was placed in December to help convert Romans who were celebrating Saturnalia. We don't know for sure when Jesus was actually born but many astronomers and religious scholars believe it was in the spring around March or April. They reached this conclusion from secular and religious accounts of astronomical phenomena and historical accounts of tax collections and sheep grazing patterns (kind of cool that some poor shepherd’s day planner was used some 2000 years after the fact to help pin point the birth of Jesus.)

Anyhow - as for the scary movie so what? Let people use their free will to decide how and what they'll do this season. Most have turned their backs on the true meaning of Christmas and instead partake in the Madison Avenue created cash cow (aka the idolic golden calf). But that's just my ever so loving humble opinion.

Have a Merry Merry and a Happy Happy y'all!

Christmas was placed in December to help convert Romans who were celebrating Saturnalia. We don't know for sure when Jesus was actually born but many astronomers and religious scholars believe it was in the spring around March or April. They reached this conclusion from secular and religious accounts of astronomical phenomen and historical accounts of tax collections and sheep grazing patterns (kind of cool that some poor shepeard's day planner was used some 2000 years after the fact to help pin point the birth of Jesus.)

Anyhooo - as for the scary movie so what? Let people use their free will to decide how and what they'll do this season. Most have turned their backs on the true meaning of Christmas and instead partake in the Madison Avenue created cash cow (aka the idolic golden calf). But that's just my ever so loving humble opinion.

Have a Merry Merry and a Happy Happy y'all!

Phil Sat, Dec 23, 2006 at 12:54 AM EST

Hehehe if not for nothing, I never saw the original, hell I wasn't born yet when it even came out, but my friend who is a horror movie buff of course filled me in the minute they greenlit this here Black Xmas! I don't have high expectations, its not like this movie is going to be up for any Golden Globes or Oscars, but, hopefully amongst all the holiday hoopla, it'll be just some BLOODY FUN! And hey, I mean, Buffy's lil' sis, Michelle Trachanberger is in it, & it can't possibly be any worse than Sarah Michelle's last two "horror" flicks from October....CAN IT? Plus it comes out on a Monday, so technically, its got a whole holiday week to make money when lots of college people have off with nothing to do..maybe it'll be a surprise hit like Scream was a decade ago?!?! MERRY (BLACK)X-MAS!!!

Greg Sat, Dec 23, 2006 at 12:27 AM EST

I agree with Nathan. Sort of. If it weren't for the retarded Christian groups trying to get this movie banned I totally wouldn't be going to see this. But, because of them, I will be there, Christmas day, right after Christmas dinner and presents, going to see this crappy movie. Just to spite them.

Mozz Fri, Dec 22, 2006 at 11:50 PM EST

I just got back from a Jersey Mall, I felt like killing everyone - the girl at FYE planning her night with her boyfriend while i wanted to pay for the first season of Rome on DVD, had to stop to text someone is especially worthy of a beheading, and I'm especially unhappy with the way the IPOD APPLE store treats its costumers, I said I payed for all the bad things I've done to people this year by standing in that line for two hours, "COACH" bags are way too expensive for what they are a third rate bag with people with bad attitudes attending, and the guy at Macys with a cold sneezed directly in my direction (on purpose maybe.) I took it all in stride and with a smile, but inside, when I saw the poster for that movie, I thought, this movie has christmas pegged exactly for what it should be. HO HO HO!

Tom Fri, Dec 22, 2006 at 08:38 PM EST

I have no problem with a horror movie being released on Christmas day, but I do have a problem with a remake of a classic being released on Christmas day.

Why not release the original 1975 chiller which doesn't give you the requisite resolution but leaves you hanging - and scared?

Jeff Jensen Fri, Dec 22, 2006 at 08:03 PM EST

Jason: Thanks for the clarification; I had been misinformed about Santa's role, or lack thereof, in the film. But my point remains: I find the timing funny, not offensive. And if these outraged Christians had a more subversive point of view, perhaps they could see Black Xmas as an opportunity to engage people with ideas instead of virtriol. Maybe impishly spin the movie as a comment on Nathan's point--the dispiriting fact that for many people, Christmas has lost its meaning? See? It all goes back to Santa, anyway. Jason, thanks for the info.

Jason Fri, Dec 22, 2006 at 06:59 PM EST

Black Christmas is NOT about a guy dressed as Santa killing people (unless they really changed things for the remake). That would be Christmas Evil, or Silent Night Deadly Night. The killer in Black Christmas is shown only from his point of view, so you don't see who it is. Sheesh.

nathan Fri, Dec 22, 2006 at 06:45 PM EST

All that said though, I still wouldn't waste my time going to yet another craptacular remake of an originally average horror flick.

nathan Fri, Dec 22, 2006 at 06:43 PM EST

Christmas lost it's meaning years ago. I couldn't care less anymore. It's cold, expensive, travelling sucks more than usual, and what comes next? January, the worst month of the year. hoorah.

Lora Fri, Dec 22, 2006 at 06:25 PM EST

And does this spokesperson realize Dec. 25th was actually a pagan holiday Christians adopted and Jesus was actually born in the summer? Holy day my a**.

EPro Fri, Dec 22, 2006 at 05:59 PM EST

"Our most sacred holiday, actually a holy day, is being assaulted,"

Um, as a Christian myself, wouldn't Easter be our most sacred holiday? You know, the holiday celebrating the event that actually set our whole denomination into being? I'm just putting that out there...